My legs hurt when I walk. Can it be P.A.D.?

When a patient comes into my office and complain that their legs hurt when they walk, it may not always be related to the muscles or bones. It may be peripheral artery disease or P.A.D. At Central Jersey Foot and Ankle Care, we are highly trained, caring professionals. In addition to the usual problems that present to us such as fungal nails and heel pain, PAD is becoming prevalent in our community. Whether you are suffering from PAD, fungus toenails or heel pain, Dr. Bass will treat you with courtesy and compassion.

Let’s talk a little more about PAD. PAD is a condition where fatty deposits build up in the inner linings of the arteries, restricting blood flow to areas of the body such as the legs and feet. It affects 8-12 million people in the U.S. People who are over the age of 50 and suffer from diabetes are at greater risk. These patients are also at a higher risk of other cardiovascular diseases. Most cases of PAD go undetected. One of the signs of PAD is claudication or pain in the legs while walking that stops when resting. Some other signs are fatigue, dull ache, shuffling while walking, slow-healing wounds, pain in legs even while resting and genital pain. Let Dr. Bass help make the proper diagnosis.

Located on Craig road in Manalapan, Central Jersey Foot and Ankle Care also has the latest diagnostic equipment, the PADnet^R unit for diagnosis of PAD.  With daytime and evening hours, we are able to accommodate all patients needs

By: Alan Bass, DPM 

My heel hurts! Is a podiatrist the right person to treat it?

Whenever a new patient comes into the office, they almost constantly say “I was not sure if I should have seen a podiatrist or someone else”. Central Jersey Foot and Ankle Care is the place to go for all your foot and ankle care. There are many problems that people will come into us with. Whether you are suffering from fungus toenails, heel pain, plantar warts or any other problem, Dr. Alan Bass

Let’s talk about just some of the things that we treat in our office; Heel pain. As adults it is common to suffer from this condition. Also know as plantar fasciitis, this is an inflammation of the muscle band that runs along the bottom of our foot, connecting the heel to the ball of the foot. Inflammation of this band can be quite painful, even debilitating. With quick, proper treatment the symptoms and the underlying cause can be addressed. Initial treatment for heel pain is usually done with the use of cortisone injections, strappings and possibly night splints. The long term treatment for this is usually done with orthotics. Oral anti-inflammatory medications such as Motrin, Advil or Aleve can also be used. For very painful or long-standing pain, physical therapy or the use of shockwave treatment can also be used. If surgery is ultimately needed, the doctors can provide that care as well

Kids also suffer from heel pain, so don’t think it is only adults who suffer. If your child plays sports such as soccer, baseball, football, gymnastics or anything that has them on their feet, they too can suffer from heel pain. Let the doctors at Affiliated make the proper diagnosis

Located conveniently in Manalapan, NJ, Central Jersey Foot and Ankle Care also has the latest diagnostic equipment for the treatment of heel pain from digital x-ray equipment to diagnostic ultrasound. With daytime and evening hours, we are able to accommodate all patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.

By: Alan Bass, DPM
 

Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a podiatrist in the Manalapan, NJ area, we're excited you are here. With the podiatry industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice.

As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote podiatric awareness as a vital part of your healthy, active lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of articles and topics including the latest developments in podiatry, podiatric treatments and helpful foot care advice from Dr. Alan Bass and his staff.

We hope you find our blog to be helpful, engaging and informational to ensure the long-term health of your feet.

As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

-- The Central Jersey Foot and Ankle Care Team